Mushroom darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Mushroom darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.439

Description

Mushroom darner on handle with angular knop at top near mushroom. Bottom of mushroom has a ridge, possibly for a fabric holder clip. Entire darner is painted red except for knop at top of handle which is blue. Top of mushroom is a stylized flower. Top of mushroom shows scratches to paint from previous use. Scratches at bottom of handle suggest it was once used as a darner as well.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning mushrooms

Dimensions

Height

11.1 cm

Material

Paint

Color

Red, Blue, Black, White, Yellow

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 72-73 in "Darn It!"